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<p></p><p>Greater Dayton RTA wants people to leave their cars behind and use public transport for a day. &nbsp;</p><p>Thursday they’re hosting Dump The Pump Day and offering free rides to the public. RTA wants people to try public transport as an alternative to driving themselves.</p><p>In a released statement,&nbsp;Director of Planning and Marketing Frank&nbsp;Ecklar said,&nbsp;“It’s our way of reaching out to potential customers who may be interested in giving transit a try. We want people to board our buses and find out how relaxing and comfortable they are."</p>Tue, 16 Jun 2015 23:33:47 +0000Jerry Kenney & Asha Brogan67282 at http://wyso.orgDayton RTA To Offer Free Rides ThursdayMiami Valley Public Transit Systems See Challengeshttp://wyso.org/post/miami-valley-public-transit-systems-see-challenges
<p>Four public transit systems serving parts of southwest Ohio are grappling with how to best meet the needs of their patrons.</p><p>The Dayton Daily News reports that the four systems in the Dayton area are experiencing growth challenges because of uncertain funding, a need to extend service or increased ridership.</p><p>The systems include the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, Greene CATS Public Transit, Miami County Public Transit and Warren County Public Transit. They provide more than 11.8 million one-way rides annually. The combined cost for the bus rides is $67.1 million.</p>Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:04:00 +0000Associated Press35726 at http://wyso.org